I just got this today so it is a bit premature to review it so quickly but I can always come back and update + or – later.
I'm currently at a steady 5 stars.
For the price there is only one con so I'll get that out of the way now (and it's not really a serious one).
I couldn't connect my JBL Flip 4 to it and the only possible issue I came up with is the speaker's version of Bluetooth. This projector recognizes BT 5.0 and sure enough, my Flip 4 is only BT 4.x. So there it is.
The projector DID discover my 2 soundbars which are in different rooms. So when the time comes to settle on where to actually use this, I'll have one of those systems BT'ed just fine. (FYI, I ended up connecting the Flip 4 with a spare 3.5 mm cable to the projector. This is why I have a large drawer full of so called useless cords and cables!)
Onto the pros:
Lightweight and includes a decent, what appears to be water resistant zippered case. Nice touch!
The remote control (which requires 2 AAA batteries that are not included) has more buttons than I'll ever use, but the pause and play, the volume up/down, menu, set up and zoom (yes! You can zoom in and zoom back out all you want!) buttons are all right there and those will be used often.
Setup was seamless and took all of 5 minutes, if that.
Since I was eager to try it out right away, the unit is (very) temporarily set up on the dining room table, and without a proper screen to project to – just a blank painted white wall. I think a good quality screen will bring out even more clarity – but it's almost not necessary! TBD.
I had it positioned about 6.5 feet from the wall and somehow, when I turned it on, that distance was perfect. The projector "screen" measurements were roughly 6' W by 3' H. I have not changed the position, and will be playing with it more later.
It's compact enough to move it anywhere, anytime and that's a welcomed convenience.
The package included a sturdy tripod – a real bonus! That will spare the user all kinds of aggravation. Have you ever tried getting a projector level? Top, bottom, left and right without one? I have. It's nearly impossible.
I popped in my home recorded DVD of "Pat Garrett and Billy The Kid" and was impressed with how nice the picture was: very good contrast and really good color (especially considering how old that movie is!) And remember, I'm only projecting onto a bare wall.
If you're unable to connect your sound source via Bluetooth, there are alternate methods. As with my Flip 4, the sole option is to use a 3.5 mm cable. For other speakers, there are 2 HDMI ports. Also, if you have an Amazon Fire or Roku stick, you can use their Bluetooth sound setups. I haven't tried that yet.
My Parting Words:
If you're thinking of getting a bigger screen TV, as I was, first consider going the route of this projector before spending hundreds of dollars.
While I had never heard of this manufacturer before, I'm enough impressed right out of the gate that I may soon go up another notch in quality – they have quite a line.
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